Just cant win!! Broken Sub-frame bolt anybody????????????????
11-07-2010, 04:36 PM
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Just cant win!! Broken Sub-frame bolt anybody????????????????
I knew it was just a matter of time before this happened..Heading to my Softball league's playoff games I go to make a turn and have to hit the gas to avoid getting hit by an oncoming car and i hear a nice pop 
after slight wheel hop and going over a pothole 
Immediately i get "ESP MALFUNCTION" and car pulling to the left..Got home jacked the car up and there it is- My sub-frame hanging
Fortunately i think i have the right guy for the job who can hopefully get me going again..I hear when these things start to give they just keep popping after that..
To top it off we loose both softball games and get finished for the season..
after slight wheel hop and going over a pothole Immediately i get "ESP MALFUNCTION" and car pulling to the left..Got home jacked the car up and there it is- My sub-frame hanging
Fortunately i think i have the right guy for the job who can hopefully get me going again..I hear when these things start to give they just keep popping after that..
To top it off we loose both softball games and get finished for the season..
11-07-2010, 04:42 PM
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I knew it was just a matter of time before this happened..Heading to my Softball league's playoff games I go to make a turn and have to hit the gas to avoid getting hit by an oncoming car and i hear a nice pop after slight wheel hop and going over a pothole
Immediately i get "ESP MALFUNCTION" and car pulling to the left..Got home jacked the car up and there it is- My sub-frame hanging
Fortunately i think i have the right guy for the job who can hopefully get me going again..I hear when these things start to give they just keep popping after that..
To top it off we loose both softball games and get finished for the season..
after slight wheel hop and going over a pothole Immediately i get "ESP MALFUNCTION" and car pulling to the left..Got home jacked the car up and there it is- My sub-frame hanging
Fortunately i think i have the right guy for the job who can hopefully get me going again..I hear when these things start to give they just keep popping after that..
To top it off we loose both softball games and get finished for the season... I hope you get everything up and running soon brotha, good luck!
11-07-2010, 06:14 PM
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Well nothing that cant be resolved, car will go in tomorrow..hopefully is sorted out and reinforced in a timely manner..like they say is not how hard you fall is how fast you can get up!!
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11-07-2010, 06:51 PM
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Dude, you should be thanking God you made it home. Usually when those bolts go it's takes some parts with it and she is DOA.
Just stunned that you were able to drive it home without massive damage.
There is a thread here somewhere of the Aussie guy snapping his on the starting line. Had to be towed home if I remember.
Just stunned that you were able to drive it home without massive damage.
There is a thread here somewhere of the Aussie guy snapping his on the starting line. Had to be towed home if I remember.
11-07-2010, 07:01 PM
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Dude, you should be thanking God you made it home. Usually when those bolts go it's takes some parts with it and she is DOA.
Just stunned that you were able to drive it home without massive damage.
There is a thread here somewhere of the Aussie guy snapping his on the starting line. Had to be towed home if I remember.
Just stunned that you were able to drive it home without massive damage.
There is a thread here somewhere of the Aussie guy snapping his on the starting line. Had to be towed home if I remember.
11-07-2010, 08:29 PM
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Need to get up under there to see if I can just spot weld a couple of small spots for reinforcement. Hate to see this happen as I understand the damage could be far worse. Sorry to read about yours.
11-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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Here is the post from Finny on him sheering his bolts Loco.
Maybe can help some, maybe not
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...g-problem.html
Maybe can help some, maybe not
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...g-problem.html
11-07-2010, 09:40 PM
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11-08-2010, 12:29 AM
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. As lowprofile said "Warrior". Good luck bro and keep us posted.
11-08-2010, 09:44 AM
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My buddy who is a Manager at Mercedes Service says this is common on the CLS 55's that have been brought in and most of them were stock. But he said they never had an E55 come in for it. Guess your just making to much power!!!!
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
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11-08-2010, 11:56 AM
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My buddy who is a Manager at Mercedes Service says this is common on the CLS 55's that have been brought in and most of them were stock. But he said they never had an E55 come in for it. Guess your just making to much power!!!!
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
11-08-2010, 02:35 PM
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My buddy who is a Manager at Mercedes Service says this is common on the CLS 55's that have been brought in and most of them were stock. But he said they never had an E55 come in for it. Guess your just making to much power!!!!
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
also consider yourself lucky that your was still driving...the one I saw was touching the floor and had to be towed in
11-08-2010, 04:33 PM
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Luis, I'm so sorry to hear about this (especially since you were RIGHT THERE on the verge of 10's). Keep us updated on how she's doing (also this way I know for sure you weren't "Columbian neck tied" in your sleep. Loca 05 e55 has to be making some phone calls right about now. . .
Way to remind us about the proper attitude in situations like this
Can't wait until we can all get together again and run
Way to remind us about the proper attitude in situations like this
Can't wait until we can all get together again and run
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11-08-2010, 09:03 PM
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Luis, I'm so sorry to hear about this (especially since you were RIGHT THERE on the verge of 10's). Keep us updated on how she's doing (also this way I know for sure you weren't "Columbian neck tied" in your sleep. Loca 05 e55 has to be making some phone calls right about now. . .
Way to remind us about the proper attitude in situations like this Can't wait until we can all get together again and run
Way to remind us about the proper attitude in situations like this
Can't wait until we can all get together again and run
Thanks BT..Car is in great hands and will be reinforced a lot sooner than i thought..the damage was not as bad and was able to drive the car 30 miles to the shop 
So and I'm still>>>> on the Verge of 10's
I just don't learn do I?
11-08-2010, 11:21 PM
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